2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV 268 hp Electric-drive System

Press Release:
The JeepÂ® Wrangler Unlimited EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that provides a glimpse into the future of a âGo Anywhere, Do Anythingâ vehicle with renowned Jeep Wrangler capability.
âOne of our goals at ENVI is to develop electric-drive solutions for every segment and for every customer,â said Lou Rhodes, President â ENVI, and Vice President â Advance Vehicle Engineering, Chrysler LLC. âAn electric-drive Jeep Wrangler brings ultimate fuel efficiency and ultra-clean transportation to a market segment whose consumers want to explore the environment to the fullest.â
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV prototype is a two-wheel drive Wrangler. However, Chryslerâs ENVI organization is exploring four-wheel-drive, in-wheel electric motors to demonstrate the full reach of the Companyâs advanced electric-drive technologies. When this technology is developed by ENVI, the instant high torque of the electric-drive motor and the ability to precisely control each wheel independently will result in off-road capability ideally suited for the Jeep brand, without compromising on-road capability.
The Wrangler Unlimited EV also uses an ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicle powertrain, consisting of an electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery system, and a small gasoline engine with an integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed. The electric motor produces 200 kW (268 horsepower) and 400 Nâ¢m (295 lb.-ft.) of torque. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV has a range of 400 miles, including 40 miles of zero fuel-consumption, zero-emissions, all-electric operation.
Price this car:
MSRP: not available yet
Invoice: $22,466 â $27,266
Source: Jeep Press Release